St .

Anthony Shrine
A prophetic, Franciscan, Catholic community welcoming all people through prayer and outreach.
We extend a special welcome to everyone visiting the Shrine for the first time.

Saturday, April 15 Friday, April 21, 2017

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502

www.stanthonyshrine.org
April 16, 2017
The Day of the Resurrection of the Lord

Happy Easter!

Welcome to our visitors. We are very accustomed to having out-of-towners here at the Shrine. This
weekend we are privileged to have people visiting in order to participate in the Boston Marathon. Know
that your presence in this city is very much part of the healing, recovery, and resurrection of this city from
the 2013 Marathon bombing. Thank you for making the trek to Boston and especially for visiting this holy
place of St. Anthony Shrine. As a person who did not grow up in Boston, I admit to regularly being taken
aback by the resiliency and spirit of the people of this city.

On Holy Thursday night of this week I presided at the Mass of the Lords supper. As the leader of the
ministry here at the Shrine, it makes imminent sense that I preside at the Mass and do the foot-washing, an
incredibly powerful symbol of the Lords service to others. Here are some of the thoughts that were going
through my head during that Mass.

1. God has a sense of humor. Of all of the incredibly holy people in this Church right now, Im the one
leading the prayer. I consider myself blessed to be in a room with so many good people at once (and you
should probably feel that too). The notion that Im out in front leading the group is a bit beyond me.

2. Im glad Fr. Emeric is preaching. We know well get a short, poignant, poetic, meaningful message
from a holy man who has lived and dutifully worked at this Arch Street church for decades.

3. This washing-of-the-feet thing is just perfect. Who had their feet washed? As you would fully expect
at this church, it was a wonderful diversity of people. We had women and men. We had representatives of
the LGBTQ group, the 20s/30s group, the liturgical ministers, and some visitors to the Shrine who were
asked to participate just before Mass. We had people from Latin America, the Congo, the Philippines,
Haiti, and Nigeria. Rich and poor, Harvard grad students and laborers.

4. Im glad Deacon Chris is up here with me. The rituals of the Triduum are complicated and Br. Chris
knows them inside and out.

5. Its great having The Arch Street Band here. The music in this church is so inspiring.

6. Wow. The communion line is always the source of some great point of reflection for me. Often it is
the point at which I realize that a very wealthy person has been, by happy coincidence, sitting at this Mass
next to someone who I know to be sleeping in his car because he has no other place. Where else in our
segregated society, besides church, does this happen?

7. Wow, again. Near the end of the communion line at this particular Thursday night Mass were the
Director the Shrines Social Media and the Shrines Director of Donor Relations. Both of them are great
people and committed to the mission of the Shrine. And both of them are in their mid-twenties. How cool
is that? Thanks, John Kendall and Ariana Green for being on the team with us.

May you be filled with the joy of the Lords Resurrection on this holy day!

Fr. Thomas Conway, OFM

Executive Director
 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2017
Come celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on April 23, 2017, at
3:00 P.M. at St. Anthony Shrine in the First Floor Chapel.

The celebration will include the musical recitation of the

Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 P.M., followed by Vespers,
Benediction and Reverencing the Divine Mercy Image.

The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday is an international feast day

promoting Jesuss message that He is merciful to everybody
and that we should all trust in his mercy

As Jesus said to his Disciples, Blessed are the merciful, for

they shall obtain mercy.

Please come and join us in the celebration of Divine Mercy

Sunday.
All are welcome.

THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

The Divine Mercy Chaplet, The Divine Mercy Novena, and Image of The Divine Mercy are gifts of
our Lord Jesus Christ as a means of salvation for all of us, as given to us through our Lords Saint, Maria
Faustina Kowalska during the early part of the twentieth century.

The first Divine Mercy Sunday was on April 28, 1935, and the first public veneration of the Divine
Mercy image took place from April 26 April 28, 1935, at the Gate of the Dawn Shrine in Vilnius,
Lithuania, which was the first Sunday after Easter Sunday. The Feast of The Divine Mercy was instituted
by Saint Pope John Paul II during the canonization of Saint Faustina on April 30, 2000. Saint Pope John
Paul II declared that the Sunday after Easterthroughout the Church is to be called Divine Mercy
Sunday.

The sacred image of Our Lord Jesus, which is hanging in a side altar on the first floor chapel at
Saint Anthonys Shrine, known as The Divine Mercy shows one hand in blessing and the other hand
pointing to the wounds of His Passion, especially the wound in His Heart, which is the source of the graces
of His mercy, which he desires to pour out generously on all of humanity. From His heart two rays of light
shine, representing blood and water. The image bears the words, Jesus, I trust in You.

To observe this Feast of Mercy and gain a Plenary Indulgence, we should prepare ourselves by
reciting the Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet nine days in advance of the Feast starting on Good Friday.

In addition, we should also be merciful to all others through our actions, words and prayers on their
behalf and sincerely repent for our sins, and make a sincere confession, (preferably before Mercy Sunday
or within the week after), receiving Holy Communion on the day of the Feast.

The Lord also recommends daily recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the dying, the souls
in purgatory, for our families, friends, religious, and all others, as we are all in need of His mercy. Our
Lord wants all of us to approach Him as a merciful Savior and not as a just Judge. Our Lord stated Let no
soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet, because Jesus does not wish any soul to
perish as His love for us is boundless and unconditional.
 Pope Francis Award 2017

We are delighted to share with you our plans for

our Annual Franciscan Dinner at the Seaport
Hotel, Boston. On Thursday, October 12, we
will present the Pope Francis Award to Thomas
N. OBrien, founder of Bostons real estate firm,
The HYM Investment Group, LLC.

This years gala will showcase our healing ministries. Tom OBrien is very familiar with our ministries,
particularly our Spiritual Companion Program, and our Emmaus Ministry. Toms life work mirrors the
charism of St. Francis of Assisi. Truly he embodies our Franciscan value of inclusiveness. Social justice
issues are at the core of his philanthropic work. The Anti-Defamation League of New England honored
Tom last year. Tom is a servant who sees a need and responds.

Please join us in congratulating Tom OBrien, our 2017 Pope Francis Award recipient.

Did you know that you can make your weekly

If you are interested in learning more about a new
group in Boston called
A Faith that does Justice, led by Fr. Peter Gyves
SJ, please send an email with your name and phone
number to: AFTDJ@stanthonyshrine.org
http://www.faith-justice.org/
MAINTENANCE PERSON WANTED
Full time, day shift, 40 hours per week.
Some electrical and plumbing knowledge
required. View full job description on the
web at www.stanthonyshrine.org
Dont forget!
The kiosk in the lobby is staffed to:
Prepare Mass cards Arrange for dated masses
Supply General Accept monetary
information donations
offertory to the Shrine online whether you come to
the Shrine for Mass or not? By setting up a secure
online account through ParishPay, you now have
this capability. ParishPay is a great way to make
your weekly offertory to the Shrine even when you
are away from home. By creating this account you
can sign in at any point in time and edit the
amount given and or what weeks you
would like to give. Please visit
https://www.parishpay.com to sign up!
LAZARUS MINISTRY
Funeral Announcement
Please join us for the
funeral Mass for
Mr. Tom Turner, on
Wednesday, April 19th

Stop by next time youre in the Shrine! at 10:00 am in the

Hours of operation: 2nd Floor Church.
Monday Friday 9:00 am 4:45 pm
Saturday Sunday 9:30 am 5:00 pm
 Our Partners

Boston Health Care Boston Business Boston Herald Boston Police City of Boston
for the Homeless Improvement District Department
Program

Cummings Dignity U Wear Dolan Funeral Home Emmaus Ministry EM Duggan

Foundation for Grieving Parents

Paul Revere
Greater Boston Grant Communications Harvard University New England Center
Consulting Group for Homeless Veterans
Transportation, LLC
Food Bank

Piantedosi Bakery Pine Street Inn Pipefitters Local 537 Roche Brothers St. Francis House Saintly Solutions

Secular Franciscan Sysco TeamLogic IT US Foods Womens Lunch

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 SENIORS PROGRAM Patriots Day Monday, April 17th
Wednesdays Mass Schedule
10:00 am Mass
10:30 am Light exercise/stretching
8:00am, 10:00am
11:00 am Activity or Presentation Confession Schedule
12:00 Noon Lunch 8:30am - 10:00am
The Shrine will be open from 7:00am 11:00am.
April Calendar
19th: Bingo!
th
26 : Movie: Miracles are from Heaven

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

Tonys Travelers
4/23, 12 - 1:30pm: Brunch n bible Study at Uno Due Go, next
Trip to Mohegan Sun door to the Shrine. No Bible or Bible Study experience
Sunday, April 30 th required.
4/27, 6:45 8pm: Lets Get Reading!! Skype Session with Fr.
$30 per person includes Casino Package Dan Horan, OFM about his latest book, God is not Fair and
nd
of $15 meal voucher and $15 for bets at Other Reasons for Gratitude in 2 floor classroom.
select tables. 5/7, 6-7pm: Walk for Hunger, May 7: Join our team for this
10-mile walk by registering at
For more information please see the http://support.projectbread.org/goto/sas20s30s
flyers in the lobby.
Questions, contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM 5/10, 6-7pm: Mary Undoer of Knots lecture by Sr. Marian
nd
at (617) 778-1329. Batho, CSJ. This lecture will take place in the 2 Floor
Classroom.

5/22, 6-7pm: Rosary Group. Please join us as we say the

Seniors at Arch Street rosary as a young adult community. This group will take place
nd
Save the Date! in the 2 Floor Classroom.

Butterflies & Candles 5/28, 12 1:30pm: Brunch n Bible Study at Uno Due Go, next
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 door to the Shrine. No Bible or Bible Study experience
required.
9 am - 7 pm
For more information, please email:
Cost: $55 sas20s30s@stanthonyshrine.org
Includes lunch, butterfly tour,
make-your-own-candle, and bus. God is not Fair and Other Reasons for Gratitude
For more information please see the Skype Session with Fr. Dan Horan, OFM
flyers in the lobby. about his latest book.
Questions, contact Fr. Barry Langley, OFM Thursday, April 27 at 6:45pm
nd
at (617) 778-1329. in the 2 Floor Classroom.

Stations of the Cross

For many years, St. Anthony Shrine has invited people to pray the Stations of the Cross on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:15 12:45pm during Lent. In more recent years, the number of
attendees has dwindled greatly.
Please let us know if you believe there are more convenient times to have this service. Please
indicate your preference.
[1] Keep same times and days
[2] Keep Fridays at 12:15pm, but change Tuesdays to 5:15pm
Please call Br. Daniel Murray at (617) 542 6440 Ext. 250 to let us know your thoughts.
 Regular Schedule of REGULAR EVENTS
Monday
Mass and Confession Times Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom
A.A. 12 Step Meeting/12 Traditions Meeting (Closed)
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
at St. Anthony Shrine Tuesday
A.A. Discussion Meeting (Open Meeting) Noon
Mass Schedule Wednesday
Saturday Mass: 12 PM Remembrance Day for Deceased (3rd Wed.) All Masses
Saturday Vigil Masses: 4 PMn (4:15 PM 1st Fl. Church), 5:30 PMn Anointing of the Sick - Mass (2nd Wed.) See web
Sunday Masses: 6 AM, 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AMn, 11:15 AMn, SA Meeting (Open Meeting), Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
12:00 PMn (Spanish Mass-1st Fl. Church), 12:30 PMn, 4 PMn, 5:30 PMn Seniors Program 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses: 6 AM, 7 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:15 PM Womens Spiritual Refl. Group (2nd & 4th Wed) 12:30 p.m.
Additional Wednesday Mass: 10 AM Grupo Hispano de Oracion 4:00 p.m.
Please note: The 5:15 PM Mass on Wednesday is in Spanish. Mass in Spanish 5:15 p.m.
LGBTQ Spirituality (3rd Wed.) 5:30 p.m.
Holy Day Mass Schedule: A.A. Discussion Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Vigil: 4:15 PM,St.
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PM Holy Day: 6Shrine
AM, 7 AM, 8 AM, 11:45 AM, Bread on The Common (2nd & 4th Wed.) 5:45 p.m.
12:30Street,
100 Arch PM, 4:15 PM,MA
Boston, 5:15 02110
PM
Legal Holiday Mass Schedule: 8 AM, 10 AM Thursday
617-542-6440 www.stanthonyshrine.org(nMusic Masses) S.L.A.A Meeting Noon
Rosary Prayer Group
Confession Schedule 12:30p.m.
Weekday Confessions (Except Wednesday): 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Mens Cursillo Reunion Group (1st and 3rd Thursday) 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Confessions: 6:308 AM, 10 AM2 PM, 45:30 PM Mens Spirituality Group (2nd and 4th Thursday) 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Confessions: 10 AM4 PM Lectura y reflexin del evangelio 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Confessions: 1:303 PM A.A Big Book Meeting (Closed Meeting) 5:45 p.m.
Holy Day Confession Schedule: Follows schedule above. Friday
Legal Holiday Confession Schedule: 8:3010 AM SA 12 Step Meeting, Auditorium Foyer 7:00 a.m.
Open OA Meeting, Auditorium Classroom 12:15 p.m.
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Saturday
Secular Franciscans Formation (2nd Sat.) 10:30 a.m.
Second Collection April 15th & 16th Centering Prayer Group (1st & 4th Sat.) Noon
Vietnamese Secular Franciscans (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
2nd collection on April 15th and 16th will go to support Secular Franciscans Fraternity Meeting (2nd Sat.) 1:00 p.m.
The Lazarus Ministry Sunday
Emmaus Ministry Prayer/Discussion (1st Sun.) 11:00 a.m.
Healing Service (2nd Sun.) 1:30 p.m.
Rosary, Vespers, Benediction 2:55 p.m.
GRIEF MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUP Hispanic Secular Franciscans (1st Sun.) 3:00 p.m.

A Notice for Spring Session Participants

The Emmaus Ministry
Serving the Spiritual Needs of
The first gathering for those who have Grieving Parents Whose Children
already pre-registered for the SPRING of Any Age Have Died By Any
SESSION of the Grief Group will take place Cause No Matter How Long Ago
this Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from
Death is only the First Day of the Week
5:30 pm -7:00 pm, in the Clare Room,
Brown Bag Lunch Retreat
4th Floor. If those who are participating in this St. Anthony Shrine
session could kindly gather in Wellness Area, Thursday, May 11th 12:00 1:00pm
no later than 5:25 pm, a friar will provide you Bring your lunch; we provide beverages.
access to the Friary Elevator. It is important
that we start promptly in order to provide One-Hour Retreat 1st Sunday of the Month
Shrine Auditorium Classroom after the 10 a.m. Mass.
each person the opportunity to share with the
others who are participating. Go to www.emfgp.org Or call Diane, Pauls Mother,
at 617-542-8057.

100 Arch Street, Boston, MA 02110

Telephone: 617-542-6440 Prayer Request Line: 617-553-4100 The Good Word: 617-542-0502
www.stanthonyshrine.org